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Why is the solubility of KHP in water greater than many fatty acids with six or more carbons?

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KHP means Postassium Hydrogen phthalate, which is monopotassium salt of phthalic acid. KHP dissociates completely in water giving potassium salt and hydrogen phthalate anion
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